$353 / item
H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Atlas Sconce by Potentiel Paris, France 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Gilles Derain, Philippe Starck, Martin Szekely
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Atlas Sconce by Potentiel Paris, France 1980s
Steel
Atlas Sconce
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This three-light sconce is attached to the wall thanks to a round base and three elements in
Metal, Brass
Max Sauze Ligne Sauze Atlas Sconces
By Max Sauze
Located in New York, NY
Bent aluminum sheet on steel structure, Atlas wall lamps are made from original late 1960s Max
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Atlas 45 Sconce in Brushed Brass and Oiled Walnut
By John Sorensen-Jolink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-mounted lamp is comprised of an independently-swiveling arm with a clamp that makes ideal for reading in bed or lighting art. The darkened brass rods can be adjusted in eve...
Brass
Atlas 90-Degree Wall Lamp in Darkened Brass and Oiled Walnut
By Coil + Drift
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-mounted lamp is comprised of an independently-swiveling 90-degree arm with a clamp that makes ideal for reading in bed or on the sofa. The darkened brass rods can be adjust...
Brass
$447
H 6.5 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Plastic Ceiling Wall Lamp Atlas 24 by Woja, the Netherlands 1960-1970
By Woja
Located in Herentals, BE
Rare purple plastic ceiling wall lamp kit from Woja with original box. The lamp comes from an old store stock and was unused, it was taken out of the box and mounted for the photos....
Plastic
Atlas Wall Light by Max Sauze, France, 1960s
By Max Sauze
Located in PRESTON, AU
Beautiful and large Atlas sconce by French designer Max Sauze for Ligne Sauze. The sculptural
Aluminum, Steel
Atlas Double Wall Lamp Sconce in Brass and Walnut
By John Sorensen-Jolink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-mounted dual-lamp is comprised of two independently swiveling arms and shades. The darkened brass rods can be adjusted in every possible direction making this a very versat...
Brass
Gypsum Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Gypsum Wall sconce from the Atlas Mountain in Morocco. Fitted with a candelabra base
Rare Figural Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Rare pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces depicting an Atlas-figure in silvered bronze carrying an
Alabaster, Bronze
$4,450 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$9,878 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$1,727 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s A sleek and rare pair of wall sconces in pewter from the 1930s, made in Sweden in true Art Deco style. These sconces feature...
Pewter
$13,541 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,195 / item
H 28 in W 8 in D 6 in
Bicentric Wall Sconce in Natural Brass & Green Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Bicentric wall sconce is a playful 21st century spin on mid-century French modernism, featuring two spun metal mesh shades. Once installed, this fixture may be rotated fully on a...
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$3,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Blue by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
Two Max Sauze Cassiopé Chandelier, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two aluminium and steel chandelier “Cassiopé”, designed in 1969 by Max Sauze and produced by Atelier Sauze in the 1970s. Originally this chandelier was designed for the Congress Cent...
Aluminum
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 52 in D 36 in
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look. Custom ...
Iron, Steel
$8,007
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 38.98 in
Set of Tow Space Age Midcentury Tulip Show Case Drawers with Glass Front, 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 2 space age midcentury tulip glass fronted display case drawers 1970s. rare chest of drawers with glass front showcase Vintage blue_Yellow body with creamy white tulip b...
Glass, Wood
$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
"TUKI" pearly white wall lamp by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah 4 available, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Sacile, PN
Four wall lamps by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah (Simon Gavina), Italy 1984 ca. These Art Deco Style wall sconces with their white mother of pearl color are easily inserted in both mo...
Aluminum
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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